Background Studies
on New Owners/Managers for
Licensed Home Care/Hospice
1. Log into this website: https://bgs.dhs.state.mn.us
2. If the owner/manager will be providing direct contact services enter the Facility
ID, User ID, and password listed below in the picture:
If the owner/manager will not be providing direct contact services enter the
Facility ID, User ID, and password listed below in the picture:
After entering the required information, click the
button.
3. Click on:
4. Read the Privacy Notice, select the appropriate checkbox, and click the “Next
Tab” button.
5. Enter in the background study information into the “General Information”,
“Address” and “Other Names” tabs. Required fields: First, Middle, and Last
Name, Date of Birth, Gender, MN driver’s license/MN state ID, Address, and
Other Names (if any). Optional fields: Race, Social Security and Phone
Number.
6. After all required information and any optional information is entered, click on the
“Create Study” button in the upper right hand corner
message box will display stating:
. A
Important Note: If at any time during the creation of a study, the user clicks the
button, the user will be returned to the Main Menu and any information that
was entered will be lost.
7.
Once the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) receives the application form
an individual from MDH, Facility and Provider Compliance Division will submit
your study to the Department of Human Services, Background Study Unit. MDH
will track the study and process your application.
If you need information regarding submitting a background study for the
owners/managers or any technical issues regarding NETStudy, please send an email to
the NETStudy Administrator at [email protected].
If you need information regarding the application process, please contact MDH, Facility
and Provider Compliance Division at 651-201-4101.